Karst & Rivers: Ninh Binh Eco Discovery
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Northern Vietnam3 Days / 2 Nights2 – 40 pax

Karst & Rivers: Ninh Binh Eco Discovery

The 'Ha Long Bay on land' — a gentle eco program of sampan rivers, rice-paddy cycling and Vietnam's ancient capital, two hours from Hanoi and perfect as a short break or an add-on to any northern program.

Key experiences

Trang An by Private Sampan

A rower-guided glide through nine limestone caves and hidden valley temples.

Mua Cave Summit

500 steps to the dragon viewpoint — the definitive Ninh Binh panorama over the Tam Coc valley.

Paddy-Trail Cycling

Flat, easy village lanes between karst towers, with a family-hosted farm lunch.

Day-by-day itinerary

Morning transfer south, temples of the ancient capital Hoa Lu, afternoon cycling through rice-paddy villages, ecolodge check-in.

Included services

  • Boutique ecolodge stay
  • Private transfers from Hanoi
  • Sampan boats & cycling gear
  • Local eco-guide throughout
  • Entrance fees & farm lunch
  • 24/7 on-ground operations support

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Northern Serenade: Hanoi & Ha Long Bay Cruise

A refined northern program pairing the thousand-year-old capital with an overnight voyage among the limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay — engineered for seamless group handling and white-label delivery.

  • Hanoi Old Quarter rickshaw immersion
  • Overnight 5-star luxury Ha Long cruise
  • Sung Sot Cave & lagoon kayaking
Highland Trails: Sapa Trekking & Ethnic Villages
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Highland Trails: Sapa Trekking & Ethnic Villages

A boutique trekking program through the Muong Hoa valley — terraced ridges, H'mong and Red Dao villages and an overnight sleeper-train journey, guided by local highland experts and paced to each group.

  • Guided trek through Muong Hoa valley terraces
  • Homestay night with a Red Dao family
  • Fansipan 'Roof of Indochina' cable car option